The Drs: OTC Sleep Aid Safety + New Body Types For Barbie

The Doctors: Are OTC Sleep Medicines Safe?

Sleep specialist Dr Raj Dasgupta joined The Doctors to help viewers learn more about over-the-counter sleep medications. Dr Raj explained that it’s important to get to the root cause of why you’re not sleeping. Sometimes, people will turn to over-the-counter medicines with the word PM on them. Dr Raj explained that it’s usually not a good idea because you’re not just taking a sleep aid, but you’re actually taking other medications as well that you don’t necessarily need. Plus, when you take a sleep aid, you need at least eight hours of sleep or you’re going to feel super groggy the next day.

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I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Journalism. I played volleyball for the Bearcats and have been an avid sports fan my entire life. If I'm not glued to my computer screen, I'm chasing after my enthusiastic little boy. I have a passion for writing, reading, and all things health and fitness. Oh, and of course TV!